Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

JR United Kingdom; York; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is searching for a Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead) on a 4-month fixed-term contract, potentially leading to a permanent role. This position involves overseeing a dynamic team focused on innovative platform development utilizing technologies such as Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, and cloud services. The role emphasizes technical leadership, feature development, and best practices in software engineering, making it a fantastic opportunity for impactful collaboration in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a development team.
• Experience with headless CMS solutions.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Design, develop, and maintain platform features.
• Manage deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Full-Stack Development

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

Cloud Platforms

Agile Development

Arabic language skills

Real-time messaging

Tools

Directus

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

Docker

Job description

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Type: 4 month fixed term contract (expected to role into perm).

Location: Remote first approach - occasional travel to London once or twice per month (candidates must be based in the UK)

About the company & role for Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead)

Our client is building a dynamic digital ecosystem that fosters social learning, problem-solving, and transformative connections. Through their Platform, they empower individuals, teams, and organisations to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive meaningful impact.

Committed to technology, inclusivity, and real-world solutions, the group is shaping the future of knowledge-sharing and professional development.

This is a great opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer to join them on an initial 4 month fixed term contract that is then expected to extend permanently and where you will help build and lead a team that are focused on innovation.

Role Overview:

The Full Stack Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining their platform. This position requires a highly skilled developer with expertise in front-end and back-end technologies, experience in scalable architecture, and the ability to lead a team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities for Full Stack Engineer (Team Lead):

• Technical Leadership – Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code, best practices, and adherence to agile development methodologies.
• Full-Stack Development – Design, develop, and maintain platform features using React (frontend), Node.js (backend), Directus (CMS), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and APIs.
• Matrix/Synapse Integration – Develop and maintain real-time messaging and collaboration features using Matrix/Synapse for decentralised communication.
• Cloud & DevOps – Manage deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
• Database & API Management – Design efficient PostgreSQL and MongoDB schemas and develop secure RESTful/GraphQL APIs for seamless data integration.
• Performance Optimisation.
• Code Review & Quality Assurance.
• Security Best Practices.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Directus or other headless CMS solutions.
• Strong understanding of RESTful & GraphQL APIs.
• Proven experience in leading a development team and mentoring junior engineers.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Agile development experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and containerisation (Docker).
• Arabic language skills to support the platform’s bilingual capabilities.
• Experience with AI/ML integrations or recommendation systems.
• Expertise in Matrix/Synapse integration for real-time messaging and communication.
• Knowledge of WebSockets, real-time messaging, and event-driven architectures.
• Background in platform monetisation and payment integration.
• Strong familiarity with access control, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data privacy regulations.